Yarding 4881 Change +1003

The continuing rise in prices across all categories and the approaching annual end of year shutdown contributed to a lift in cattle numbers at Dalby with supply increasing by 1,003 head to 4881. Cow numbers climbed by 200 head to 742 while 313 bulls were penned. The usual panel of buyers was present and operating.

Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock generally sold close to the previous weeks level. Medium and heavy weight yearling steers to feed averaged a few cents less. Medium and heavy weight yearling heifers to feed followed a similar trend. Heavy grown steers and bullocks sold to a firm market. Plain condition cows to restockers also sold to a firm market. Heavy weight cows to processors averaged 13c to 18c/kg less.

Light weight yearling steers to restockers made to 676c to average from 621c to 630c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers to feed made to 638c with most sales from  590c to 610c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed made to 612c to average 583c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers returning to the paddock made to the occasional 576c to average 520c/kg.  Medium weight yearling heifers to feed made to 542c and averaged 516c and heavy weight yearling heifers to feed also averaged 516c and made to 552c/kg.

Bullocks made to 532c to average 513c/kg. Medium weight plain condition cows to restockers averaged 364c and made to 370c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows averaged 378c and the best of the cows made to 424c to average 405c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made to 452c/kg.

Market Reporter, Trevor Hess.

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